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Check out this girl and see just how effective cardio is: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1222939-look-what-3-years-of-lifting-can-do
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Excellent result. Exactly as expected ;)
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1: If you record your exercise and add burned calories, then don't consider it during your activity level. 2: Sedentary doesn't mean coma patient. 3: Set it to any level that makes you happy. If you lose weight on it, great. If not, lower it down. Or, adjust the amount you want to lose every week. Personally I set mine on…
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Lifting heavy is defined by a percentage of your 1 rep max (the most you can lift one time). Obviously, doing 50% of your 1 RM isn't really heavy for you. Heavy would be 70% or higher. At this point lots of other benefits kick in that don't happen at lower weights, such as improved bone density, etc. If you can do 20 reps…
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Take this opportunity to begin a strength regimen, particularly upper body. Enjoy results ;)
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Ok, thank you. I was pretty sure I needed to reduce the days. Guess now I just need to figure out how to not work similar muscle groups on the two back-to-back days.
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Keep progressing as rapidly as you can. Remember that progress happens when you are uncomfortable, not when you are in your comfort zone. But you should probably take a day or two of rest once a week. I will also mention that many women have discovered that pure aerobics leaves them looking skinny-fat and that resistance…
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I actually have both and use them for different purposes. It depends on what you're doing. Bottom line, if you monitor your HR frequently throughout your exercise, go with the watch version. Otherwise, use the bluetooth. That being said, you can typically find watch/strap versions for very little on craigslist, so it's…
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Go with MFPs numbers. Try it for a month. If you are gaining weight - reduce your intake. If you are losing weight and feel good - keep going. If you are losing weight but are tired, irritable, mood swings, etc - increase your intake.
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Have you calculated your RMR/BMR using a standard approved formula? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basal_metabolic_rate
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Each of the main lifts follows a Wendler 5-3-1 progression. Week 1 - 75% x 5, 80% x 5, 85% x 5+ Week 2 - 80% x 3, 85% x 3, 90% x 3+ Week 3 - 75% x 5, 85% x 3, 95% x 1+ Week 4 - 60% x 5, 65% x 5, 70% x 5 All accessory lifts are 3 sets of 10 MON - OHP: dumbbell rear delt raise, barbell clean & jerk, dumbbell shoulder fly,…
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Baby Steps: PVC Pipe/Wooden Dowel - 1 lb. PVC Pipe with sand - 2 lb. Rubber Pipe - 5 lb. Light bar - 10 lb. Standard barbell - 12 lb. Add weights to standard barbell in 5 lb increments - 17 - 45 lbs Olympic barbell - 45 lbs Add weights to olympic barbell in 5 lb increments - 50 - 800+ lbs Find a trainer who understands…
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Only if you are morbidly obese.
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As mentioned, any burned calories is a good thing. That being said, there is more to exercise than just extra calories. Pushing limits can help you improve performance, so later on you can burn more calories with the same level of perceived exertion. Intervals are a great way to achieve that. But going from a brisk walk to…
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That's why I carry a re-usable water bottle. My favorite is the glass kind with a silicone sleeve. Plenty of water. Better for the environment. And water out of a glass beats the pants off water from plastic. Too easy.
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Getting the peanut butter off your scale though is tricky. Unless you don't mind somebody seeing you licking the scale.
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Take a look at Fix My Shoulder Pain by Rick Kaselj. It did wonders for me.
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If you really want to get technical... The amount of energy required to lift a weight is about .00032 calories per pound per foot. Figure the average lift is about 2 feet, so that's .00064 calories per pound. Your body is horribly inefficient, so it actually takes quite a few calories to apply that energy to the weight. It…
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You're looking at the weight lifting calories, and those are difficult to calculate with the MFP method. MFP calculates based on time, which isn't really applicable on weights. People have different rest periods, weights vary greatly, etc. In the cardio section there is a 'weight lifting' for an approximate burn.
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Take advantage of both of the things you have going for you: newbie gains and obese gains. WOO HOO!!!! Lift heavy. Eat slightly below maintenance (-250 cals to -500 cals). Enjoy progress.
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Less than 1/10th a pound? That ain't even one ouch, let alone 3 :)
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Not sure what lifting program you're doing. If you are doing reps (3x10, 5x5, or more), try lifting for strength. Look into something like Wendler's 5-3-1. If you have a spotter, do heavy negatives. Basically more weight than you can lift. Have the spotter help you lift it up, then you slowly lower it down. Very slowly.…
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I would highly recommend going to get a portable cooler. You can find them at most grocery stores, and of course bigger chain stores like walmart, albertsons, etc. They come in various sizes, typically geared around how many 6 packs they can hold :) The nicer ones have a pocket above that stays cool, but dry. Awesome for…
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I follow Gym Memes & Boss Girls Squat on Flipboard. New motivation every day ;)
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Lol, love that quote! Congrats on finding a way to break through mental barriers :)
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If you love popcorn like I do, take a look at this beauty from nordic. Air popped popcorn, microwave speed and convenience. Love it! http://www.amazon.com/Nordic-Ware-Microwaver-Popcorn-Popper/dp/B00004W4UP
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Was this your burger? No? Then it probably isn't real weight gain. A 1/2 pound burger can't make you gain 4 pounds.
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I think it's funny that it's perfectly ok to put down somebody who has spent years dedicating their lives to being healthy, fit, and strong, but for some reason it's not ok to make a comment about somebody who won't control what they eat, won't do a little bit of exercise, and don't care about their health. Well, not funny…
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4.4 calories per gram of protein.
